July 15, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Loses Nearly Shs10tn Annually to Corruption - IGG Kamya
Uganda accounts for nearly $2.7 billion (Shs10 trillion) of the estimated $140 billion (Shs518 trillion) lost to corruption across Africa every year, Inspector General of… Read more »
Uganda: Violence Erupts in Bukoto West As Rival Supporters Clash During Campaign Rally
Tensions boiled over in Lwengo District on Monday as rival supporters of two leading NRM parliamentary candidates clashed in Bukoto West, leaving over a dozen injured and several… Read more »
Uganda: New Report Exposes Military's Grip On Politics, Economy, and Society
A sweeping new exposé titled "Guns Everywhere!: The Military and Transition Politics in Uganda" has laid bare the deep and expanding influence of Uganda's military across… Read more »
Uganda: Apostle Byamukama Declares 2026 Presidential Bid
Renowned preacher and community development advocate Apostle Henry Byamukama has announced his intention to run for President in the 2026 general elections, pledging to usher… Read more »
Uganda: IRCU Calls for Peaceful Co-Existence During Political Party Primaries in Uganda
As Uganda edges closer to the 2026 general elections, a strong appeal for peace, unity, and civility has been made by the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU), amid growing… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Rallies Kampala Mechanics to Embrace Wealth Creation Efforts
President Museveni has urged all Ugandans, particularly youth and skilled workers in urban areas, to embrace wealth creation by actively participating in the economy as owners,… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Commissions Busega Central Market
President Museveni has commissioned the newly constructed Busega Central Market in Rubaga Division, Kampala. Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Cancer Program Delivers Lifesaving Cancer Screenings in Mpigi District
Over 1,300 residents of Bujjo village in Mpigi District received free medical services on Saturday, July 12, as the Rotary Cancer Program, in partnership with C-Care Uganda and… Read more »
Uganda: UN Conducts Routine Inspection of UPDF-Ungu-Xi in Somalia
A team from the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has carried out a scheduled inspection of equipment and assets under the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF),… Read more »
Uganda: Over 10,000 Diners Turn Out for This Year's Kampala Restaurant Week
The 2025 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week closed on a high note, attracting more than 10,000 diners across 30 participating restaurants in a 10-day celebration of culinary… Read more »
Uganda: Munyagwa to Launch Common Man's Party Ahead of 2026 Elections
Mubarak Munyagwa is set to launch the Common Man's Party, a rebranded version of the Uganda Economic Party. Munyagwa, who will serve as the party's President General, is to… Read more »
Uganda: Maqam Travels, Salam TV Launch #hajjontime Campaign
Maqam Travels, one of Uganda's leading Hajj and Umrah travel agencies, has partnered with Salam TV to officially launch the #HajjOnTime campaign, an initiative aimed at encouraging… Read more »
July 14, 2025
Uganda: U.S. Slashes Visa Validity for Ugandans to Just Three Months
The United States has revised its visa policy, significantly shortening the duration of stay. Previously valid for up to two years or more, the U.S. non-immigrant visa for Ugandans… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Hepatitis B Fight Held Back By Limited Funding
As Uganda ramps up efforts to eliminate hepatitis B, health officials say the program continues to face significant funding challenges that hinder progress. Read more »
Uganda: Police Intensify Measures for Peaceful Electoral Process Ahead of 2026 Elections
The Uganda Police Force has stepped up efforts to ensure a peaceful electoral environment as the country gears up for the 2026 general elections. Read more »
Uganda: Besigye's 240-Day Ordeal - Lawyers Accuse Judiciary of Sabotaging Bail, Threaten Action
Today marks 240 days since the detention of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale -- an incarceration their lawyers now describe as a… Read more »
Uganda: Kyagulanyi Condemns Detention of Political Prisoners At Kigo Prison
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi also known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the continued detention of his supporters at Kigo Prison, describing it as unjust… Read more »
Uganda: Hepatitis B Prevalence Still High in Uganda Despite Response Efforts
Hepatitis B continues to affect a significant portion of Uganda's population, with 4.1% of adults living with the virus, according to Uganda Population-based HIV impact assessment… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Set to Roll Out National Birth Dose Vaccine for Hepatitis B
Uganda is set to roll out a nationwide birth dose vaccination against hepatitis B this August, in what health officials are calling a key step in the fight against mother-to-child… Read more »
Uganda: Politicians Without Party Tickets Urged to Plan Ahead of 2026 Elections
As political party primaries draw near, politicians anticipating rejection in the ticketing process are being urged to prepare alternative strategies ahead of Uganda's 2026 general… Read more »
Uganda: Over 1,500 Passports Uncollected At Internal Affairs Ministry
More than 1,500 passports remain uncollected at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, raising concern among Ugandans whose travel plans may be in jeopardy. Read more »
Uganda: Six Line Up to Unseat Bunyole East MP Mutebuli
As the NRM primary elections draw near, Bunyole East in Butaleja District has become one of the most hotly contested constituencies, with six candidates lining up to oust incumbent… Read more »
Uganda: Big Promises, Bitter Rivalries As Bukoto South Gears Up for a High-Stakes 2026 Election
With the 2026 general elections fast approaching, political temperatures are rising in Bukoto South, Lwengo District, where a fiercely contested race is taking shape to replace--or… Read more »
Uganda: Sembabule NRM Supporters Demand Unique Declaration Forms to Prevent Vote Rigging Ahead of Party Primaries
As the NRM party gears up for its heated internal primaries set for July 17, party leaders and supporters from Sembabule District have petitioned the NRM Electoral Commission (EC)… Read more »
Africa: CAF Clears Namboole Stadium to Host CHAN 2024 Matches
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, to host matches of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024.… Read more »
